CNC Lathe Machinist – Fanuc / Okuma | $30–$38/hr
Location: Newark, CA
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Pay: $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience
Position Summary
A growing precision manufacturing company in Newark, CA is seeking an experienced CNC Lathe Machinist to join its production team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CNC lathe setup, operation, program editing, tool offsets, blueprint reading, and precision measurement. Experience with Fanuc or Okuma controls is required. Aerospace or other high-precision manufacturing experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC lathes independently with minimal supervision.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
- Edit CNC programs and make tool offset and wear compensation adjustments.
- Set tooling, work offsets, feeds, and speeds.
- Inspect machined components using micrometers, calipers, and precision gauges.
- Perform in-process inspections and maintain required quality documentation.
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and dimensional issues.
- Optimize machining processes, tooling, feeds, speeds, and cycle times.
- Maintain accurate job travelers and inspection records.
- Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams.
- Support CNC milling and other machining operations when needed.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably CNC lathe.
- Strong CNC lathe setup experience.
- Experience with Fanuc OR Okuma CNC controls.
- Experience with CNC program editing, offsets, and wear compensation.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Experience machining tight-tolerance / precision components.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a production environment.
- Must be legally authorized to work on ITAR-controlled projects as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Fanuc and Okuma controls.
- CNC programming from scratch.
- Multi-axis CNC lathe experience.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 experience.
- First Article Inspection (FAI) experience.
- Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, or Inconel.
- CNC milling experience.
- Low-to-medium volume / high-mix production experience.
- Experience with manufacturing ERP systems such as Epicor or Shopkeeper.
Compensation & Benefits
- $30–$38 per hour, depending on experience.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Health benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Opportunity for career growth and advancement.
Work Environment
- Clean and organized precision machine shop.
- Quality-focused and safety-conscious environment.
- Team-oriented workplace.
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-precision components.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.
Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Which CNC control systems have you worked with? Please specify your experience with Fanuc and/or Okuma.
- Are you proficient in setting up, programming, and troubleshooting multi-axis CNC lathes with minimal supervision?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR requirement)?
Experience:
- CNC Lathe setup and programming : 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
